Schools in Canterbury: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
166 registered schools in Canterbury, South East. 59% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
166
Schools total
135 primary · 31 secondary
59%
Good or Outstanding
98 of 166
27
Rated Outstanding
71
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Canterbury
135 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School | CT10 3DG | Outstanding |
| Cliftonville Primary School | CT9 3LY | Outstanding |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | CT20 3JJ | Outstanding |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | CT6 7AH | Outstanding |
| Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School | CT14 8DD | Outstanding |
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School | CT18 8JA | Outstanding |
| Monkton Church of England Primary School | CT12 4JQ | Outstanding |
| Ramsgate, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | CT10 1RR | Outstanding |
| River Primary School | CT17 0PP | Outstanding |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | CT21 4QS | Outstanding |
| Sandgate Primary School | CT20 3QU | Outstanding |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | CT21 5RL | Outstanding |
| St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School | CT15 6SS | Outstanding |
| St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School | CT7 0PY | Outstanding |
| St Peter's Methodist Primary School | CT1 2DH | Outstanding |
| St Stephen's Junior School | CT2 7AD | Outstanding |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | CT1 1NE | Outstanding |
| Sturry Church of England Primary School | CT2 0NR | Outstanding |
| Upton Junior School | CT10 2AH | Outstanding |
| Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School | CT3 1RN | Outstanding |
| Adisham Church of England Primary School | CT3 3JW | Good |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | CT19 4LG | Good |
| Aylesham Primary School | CT3 3BS | Good |
| Barham Church of England Primary School | CT4 6NX | Good |
| Barton Junior School | CT16 2ND | Good |
Best secondary schools in Canterbury
31 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Court Grammar School | CT1 1PH | Outstanding |
| Dane Court Grammar School | CT10 2RT | Outstanding |
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | CT16 2PZ | Outstanding |
| Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School | CT1 3EW | Outstanding |
| Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys | CT4 7AS | Outstanding |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | CT13 9JX | Outstanding |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | CT20 3RB | Outstanding |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | CT21 4HL | Good |
| Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School | CT11 7PS | Good |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | CT17 0DQ | Good |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | CT15 5EQ | Good |
| Folkestone Academy | CT19 5FP | Good |
| Herne Bay High School | CT6 7NS | Good |
| King Ethelbert School | CT7 9BL | Good |
| Orion Spires | CT2 0HD | Good |
| Sandwich Technology School | CT13 0FA | Good |
| St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury | CT1 3EN | Good |
| The Canterbury Academy | CT2 8QA | Good |
| The Harvey Grammar School | CT19 5JY | Good |
| The Whitstable School | CT5 1PX | Good |
| Ursuline College | CT8 8LX | Good |
| Astor Secondary School | CT17 0AS | Requires improvement |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | CT16 2EG | Requires improvement |
| Goodwin Academy | CT14 9BD | Requires improvement |
| Hartsdown Academy | CT9 5RE | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Canterbury address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Canterbury: FAQ
How many schools are there in Canterbury?
There are 166 registered schools in Canterbury on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 135 primary, 31 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 59% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Canterbury?
27 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Canterbury, and 71 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Canterbury postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Canterbury postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Canterbury affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.